Hildur: International Rights Acquired by Cineflix Rights
London-based Cineflix Rights has secured the international distribution rights for the premium crime series "Hildur," currently in production in Iceland. The six-part series, predominantly in English, is based on Satu Rämö's bestselling novel "Hildur," a Nordic Blue genre phenomenon.
Synopsis
Set in the remote Westfjords region of Iceland, "Hildur" follows Detective Hildur (Ebba Katrín Finnsdóttir) as she grapples with the 25-year-old disappearance of her sisters. Amidst a series of baffling crimes, she uncovers long-buried secrets with the assistance of her unconventional colleagues: Jakob (Lauri Tilkanen), a Finnish trainee known for his knitting skills, and Florian (Rick Okon), a German recruit assigned to the team by mistake.
Key Features
* Thrilling crime drama with strong characters
* Unique literary source material
* International co-production with Iceland's Sagafilm, Finland's Nelonen Media, and Germany's Simínn
* Private funder IPR.VC provides essential support
Production Team
* Director: Tinna Hrafnsdóttir ("Descendants")
* Executive Producers: Sara Norberg and Eero Hietala (Take Two Studios), Kjartan Thor Thordarson and Tjörvi Thorsson (Sagafilm), Timo Argillander, James Baker, and Andrea Scarso (IPR.VC)
* Cast: Ebba Katrín Finnsdóttir, Lauri Tilkanen, Rick Okon, Nína Dögg Filipusardóttir, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Oddur Julíusson, and Oona Airola
Release
Principal photography for "Hildur" is expected to conclude in May 2023, with a premiere scheduled for early 2026. Cineflix Rights will present the project to potential buyers at the upcoming London TV Screenings.